Credit Middle Office Analyst

Crédit Agricole CIB; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international banking institution in London is looking for a Credit Middle Office Analyst to support trading desks and ensure accurate trade management. You will work in a collaborative environment, gain insights into credit trading operations, and develop your skills in finance. Key responsibilities include trade validation and lifecycle management for various financial products. Opportunities for professional growth and contributions to sustainable finance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of credit products: bonds and CDS.
• Experience with structured products.
• Experience in swaps.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trade validation in Front Office systems under supervision.
• Support CDS & Indices trade booking and follow-up processes.
• Help process Swaps trade bookings and follow-up.
• Perform false/technical counterparty checks as directed.
• Learn distressed assets lifecycle management processes.

Skills

Rigorous and organised

Autonomy

Good communication

Proactive

Reliable

High technical and analytical ability

Sensitivity to operational risk

Ability to work under pressure

Integrity

Education

Degree in finance

Previous experience in Middle Office functions

Tools

Excel

VBA knowledge

Capital markets processes knowledge

Credit front office systems knowledge

Bonds front office systems knowledge

Job description

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022). 8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world. Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade. The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients. By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to persons with disabilities. For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.com

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By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Reference

2025-105023

Update date

31/10/2025

Business type

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

Credit Middle Office Analyst

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Job summary

As an Analyst in the Middle Office Credit Trade Support team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the execution of control functions for our Global Markets Division trading desks. Positioned close to the trading floor, you’ll develop relationships with traders while learning about the Credit Market Business Line that works with financial products including Bonds, CDS, CDS Indices, CDOs, Swaps, and FRAs.

Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll ensure accurate and timely trade capture, validation, and lifecycle management in Front Office systems. Your work will help uphold the integrity of trade processing while deepening your understanding of market operations and control frameworks.

This role provides an excellent foundation for understanding the operational aspects of credit trading, including trade validation, lifecycle management, and issue resolution. You will have opportunities to learn about client business development, transaction security, and risk control while gaining exposure to business projects such as new markets development and adaptation to new regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with trade validation in Front Office systems under supervision.
• Support CDS & Indices trade booking and follow-up processes.
• Help process Swaps trade bookings and follow-up.
• Perform false/technical counterparty checks as directed.
• Learn distressed assets lifecycle management processes.

Strategy & Business Planning

• Support process improvement initiatives by gathering data.
• Learn about control procedures and their implementation.
• Observe new product development from an operational perspective.
• Help identify efficiency opportunities within existing workflows.
• Learn about regulatory requirements affecting Middle Office operations.

Supplementary Information

Our commitment to you

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2023). We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

High school / Secondary school / A levels / AS levels / IB

• Degree in finance or previous experience in Middle Office functions.

Experience

• Good knowledge of credit products: bonds and CDS.
• Swaps
• Structured products

Required skills

• Rigorous and organised
• Autonomy
• ability to work across disciplines.
• good communication both verbally and written.
• proactive
• reliable
• high technical and analytical ability
• sensitivity to operational risk
• ability to work under pressure.
• Integrity

Technical skills required

• Proficient in Excel
• VBA knowledge would be beneficial
• Good knowledge of capital markets processes.
• Good knowledge of Credit front office systems.
• Good knowledge of Bonds front office systems.